Wassail

Come down to our Community Garden and Orchard to celebrate our apple trees and join in a centuries old tradition of wassailing.  

Make an evergreen crown to wear then join revellers in a procession up to the orchard. 

Gather around the trees, and place pieces of toast in their branches to entice robins, the guardians of the orchard. 

We will pour cider around the roots of the trees – and make a racket with pots and pans to ward off any evil spirits and wake the trees from their winter sleep. 

Join in with singing, or just listen as we serenade the trees with traditional songs.  

 Finally taste the wassail drink, which is usually a local ale or cider blended with honey and spices. We will have mulled apple juice for all ages to enjoy. 

 This event is family friendly and dog friendly (although some dogs might not enjoy the clattering of pots and pans!).  

No booking required, just pop along on the day!

Accessibility

There are accessible parking spaces on site. Please note the terrain is mostly flat and the paths are gravel. The venue is outdoors with the exception of the working cabin.

How to get here

If you have any other accessibility questions please phone 01592 858458 or email info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk.